Health Benefits
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Color
Green, Yellow
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Brown
Origin
France
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Italy
Botanical Name
Cucumis melo
Olea europaea
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oleaceae
Species
C. melo
O. europaea
Generic Group
Gourd
Olive
Difference Between Honeydew and Olive
We might think that Honeydew and Olive are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Honeydew and Olive Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Honeydew and Olive is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Honeydew and Olive with peel is Not Available and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 36.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Honeydew and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Honeydew and Olive is Cucurbitales and Lamiales respectively. Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.